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The objectives of this study are (1) to explore the health care experiences and (2) to investigate the psychosocial needs of the parents of children with SMA. In total, 29 parents of patients with SMA participated in our study. All children received supportive therapy (e.g., physiotherapy) and most were dependent on medical equipment. Parents perceived the health care positively regarding team quality, communication and access to medical care. An assessment of the impact of the child\u2019s health on the family (e.g., stressors, burden, consequences) is not routinely integrated into care. On average, parents reported low to medium levels of psychosocial needs. Due to the complex health care needs of SMA patients, the health care experiences of parents can provide relevant information on care delivery. 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